Family Law Blog

Filing for taxes can be complicated by itself, but when family trouble gets thrown into the mix it can feel overwhelming. That's why it's important to know what questions and answers to have during a divorce.

Learn what child custody is and the ramifications of the different types of child custody in Wisconsin.

The main goal of asset division is to fairly distribute what each person owns in value. These spreadsheets are to set the foundation so there is a clear picture on how to allocate your assets.

Just as far as there has to be a division in property in a divorce, there also has to be a division of debt. Make sure that you understand all of what the debts are and have an idea on how you would like to divide them.

The goal of a marital settlement agreement is to avoid a costly trail and get the best outcome that suits each party in a divorce. An attorney will create the agreement, which will outline all aspects of the divorce.

Collect the things you need before it's too late! Get ahead while you can in the early stages of divorce by getting the documents you need.

You get to choose the life that you want to live. Live right by making the right choices that are aligned with your personal values and goals.

Financial stability requires that you understand how much you need to live comfortably and how much you need to save. There are some of us that require help in order to understand money and how to plan for the future.

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience as...

While many think about divorce in a legal light, most forget the emotional struggles that come with that, for both you and your family. Ending a long time relationship creates negative feelings that we just want to bottle up inside, where it neither gets acknowledged or dealt with. Professionals in the field of psychology agree that doing this instead of dealing with these negative emotions head on create more problems in the long run, for both you and your children or family. Today, we hear about how professionals in psychotherapy can help both with the divorce itself and the emotional burden that comes with it.

Money is a struggle that we all face on a constant basis, and sometimes those struggles lead to a divorce due to a lack of openness about finances. In these situations, you want to be sure you are covered. Whether you believe your spouse has hidden finances or assets during the marriage, or if you have never handled your finances in the past and are worried about dishonesty, talking with a Forensic Accountant could potentially save you a fortune. Today, we speak with one of these professionals about what they do and how they can help during a divorce.

Whether you decide to keep or sell the marital home when going through a divorce, you are going to have to go through the proper steps to ensure that everything is handled to tend to both parties' wishes.

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience as...

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience as...

When bad things happen to our family, our property or prohibit us being able to support our family – we hope that we have made the right decisions that will lessen the problem and we can successfully move forward.

Are you worried about protecting the assets you just won in a divorce? You should be. Everyone needs to make sure that they have enough insurance to protect against any loss, and planning for insurance after a divorce is a necessity. I talk to April Carlisle of Farmers Insurance and she talks about when is the right time to start working on insurance planning.

Divorce causes parties to experience a lot of emotion. And sometimes those emotions can become too overwhelming. Learn reasons why talking with a therapist can help you, and tips on how to cope with divorce in my conversation with Dr. Dawn Nelson of the Centre for Human Flourishing.

You never want to be taken advantage of – particularly by your spouse. This rule applies whether you are going through a divorce or not. If you are planning or going through a divorce and suspect that your spouse is hiding money from you, you have to begin the work of proving it.

Are you worried that your spouse forged your signature on a loan? Or a check? Do you want to hold them responsible but don't know how you can do it. Jane Lewis, forensic document examiner, can help your attorney prove a forged or fake signature for you. Learn how in this article.

A divorce is a time to look at your saving and spending. You need to know if you have enough money saved for your retirement and money to live comfortably. For many people, it requires you to acknowledge whether you understand your retirement plan or start creating one. Ann Massaro of DiDonato, Massaro & Associates talks about how a certified financial planner can help you!